How to Find a Therapist

Finding the right therapist for you can be difficult. Part of the challenge is the national shortage of healthcare professionals in almost every specialty. There are simply not enough highly qualified therapists available for the number of people looking to improve their quality of life through therapy. Another issue is affordability, some therapists do not accept insurance or do not accept many new patients. These factors create structural barriers to accessing care.

Let’s say the above are not an issue for you. How do you know if the person you scheduled an appointment with is actually the right therapist for you? There are many factors to consider and weigh and it helps to make an informed decision. Check out our user guides below, to help you make the important decision about which therapist may be the best fit for you at this time.

Check back for updates and special topics such as, “how to choose the right therapist for your child,” “how to choose the right therapist for helping you with ADHD” and “how to choose the right psychiatrist/medication prescriber.” While here you’re please be sure to check out the Start My Wellness therapist page to get to know our growing and highly trained team of therapists.

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Do You or Your Child Possibly Have an Undiagnosed Learning Disability?

Do you, or possibly your child, struggle with tasks you think should be easy to accomplish? There are several causes of this, including lifestyle issues and attentional problems. However, it’s also important to know that undiagnosed learning disabilities are also a potential cause.

Feeling Pulled in A Million Directions

Are you familiar with the phrase “I feel like I’m being pulled in a million directions?” While hyperbolic in nature, there are important reasons why this has become a household saying in our society.

What are You Parting Ways With in 2023?

As the year comes to a close, people will often ask one another – what are your intentions or goals or hopes for the next year? These questions look at what might be missing from the past year and encourage the reflector to think about what they want to add into their lives in the coming year to fulfill these needs/gaps.

I Just Got Diagnosed with ADHD. Now What? (Adults)

There is a growing population of people getting the first diagnosis of ADHD as an adult. Our ability to detect the condition has improved greatly over the last decade. Professionals can detect ADHD and sort out its symptom pattern from the multitude of other confounding life paths, such as depression, anxiety, stress related disorders, and substance use.

Giving the Gift of …

Take a moment to access your memory. Think back to the best gift that you ever received. Whether that gift was something material, immaterial – like time, energy, thoughtfulness – or something else.

Navigating the Holidays as an Alternative Family

Let’s begin with a shared definition of “alternative family.” While the word “alternative” has taken on a whole host of meanings through different decades, trends, and political eras, in this blog post it is an umbrella term for anyone or any family that feels that they do not fit within normative understandings of how families look.

Effective Advocacy in Your Child’s IEP

For parents who have school age children with special needs, the Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, can be a daunting and foreign landscape. There are two general principals which play out in the IEP process, neither of them is to the benefit of the child.

Navigating the Holidays as an Uncoupled person

Whether you’re recently single, intentionally committed to focusing on yourself, or entering “yet another” holiday season as an uncoupled person, the holidays can feel like a challenging time to navigate.

Is It Autism Or Am I Just Quirky?

Autism, or ASD, is a complex and multifaceted spectrum encompassing several behaviors and characteristics. Many wonder whether they exist on the spectrum or if their behavior is just considered “quirky.”

Navigating the Holidays as a Couple

The holidays can be a challenging time for couples, old and new, to navigate. There are interpersonal challenges: when can we find meaningful time to spend together during a busy season, what expectations do we have of one another around gift giving/receiving, how can we support each other to find contentment as the end of the year approaches?

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